Viking Use & Care Manual Viking Range Corporation 111 Front Street Greenwood, Mississippi 38930 USA (662) 455-1200 For product information call 1-888-VIKING1 (845-4641) or visit the Viking Web site at vikingrange.
Important Safety Instructions Congratulations . . . Your purchase of this product attests to the importance you place upon the quality and performance of the major appliances you use. With minimal care, as outlined in this guide, this product is designed to provide you with years of dependable service. Please take the few minutes necessary to learn the proper and efficient use and care of this quality product.
Proper Disposal of Your Old Refrigerator •FOR YOUR SAFETY• DO NOT STORE OR USE GASOLINE OR OTHER FLAMMABLE VAPORS AND LIQUIDS IN THE VICINITY OF THIS OR ANY OTHER APPLIANCE. THE FUMES CAN CREATE A FIRE HAZARD OR EXPLOSION.
Temperature Controls Temperature Controls Max Ice When activated, Max Ice reduces the freezer temperature to the optimum setting for 24 hours in order to produce more ice. Note: When the Max Ice feature is in operation, the UP and DOWN pads for the freezer control will not operate. Door Open Alarm The Door Open Alarm will alert you when one of the doors has been left open for five continuous minutes.
Sabbath Mode (SAB) When the Sabbath Mode is ON, all control lights will be disabled until the feature is turned OFF. This feature does not disable the interior lights. Press any pad to restore the control lights. Warm Cabinet Surfaces At times, the front of the refrigerator cabinet may be warm to the touch. This is a normal occurrence that helps prevent moisture from condensing on the cabinet.
Refrigerator Features Refrigerator Features MeatSavor™/Produce Drawer Water Dispenser The MeatSavor drawer is a full-width drawer with adjustable temperature control. This drawer can be used for large party trays, deli items, beverages or miscellaneous items. There is a divider to organize the drawer into sections if desired. The Water Dispenser is located on the left side wall of the refrigerator section. This is designed for cold water dispensing only.
Freezer Features Freezer Features Upper Wire Basket Accessories Ice Bin DANGER To prevent accidental child entrapment or suffocation risk, do not remove the divider in the top freezer basket To Remove: • Pull upper basket out to full extension and lift out to remove. The Ice Bin provides storage for ice. To Remove the Ice Bin: • Pull it forward, away from the ice maker. To avoid the ice maker dumping ice while the bin is removed, turn the ice maker off by raising the icemaker arm.
Freezer Features Water Filter Automatic Ice Maker Removal and Installation Connect the ice maker to the water supply as instructed. Proper water flow and a level refrigerator are essential for optimal ice maker performance. Operating Instructions • Confirm ice bin is in place and ice maker arm is down. • After freezer section reaches between 0° to 2° F (-18° to -17° C), ice maker fills with water and begins operating. You will have a complete harvest of ice approximately every three hours.
Water Filter Water Filter Replacing Water Filter Standard No. 42: Aesthetic Effects Important: Air trapped in system may cause water and cartridge to eject. Always dispense water for two minutes before removing the filter for any reason. Use caution when removing. • Turn filter counterclockwise until it releases from filter head. • Drain water from filter into sink, and dispose of filter in normal household trash. • Wipe up excess water in filter cover and continue with Initial Installation.
Water Filter Water Filter Tested and certified by NSF International against ANSI/NSF Standards 42 & 53 in models RWFFR for the reduction of: Standard No. 42 Standard No.
Food Storage Tips Food Storage Tips Frozen Food Storage Fresh Food Storage • The refrigerator should be kept between 34°-40° F (3.1°-4° C) with an optimum temperature of 38° F (3.3° C). To check the temperature, place an appliance thermometer in a glass of water and place in the center of the refrigerator. Check after 24 hours. If the temperature is above 40° F (4° C) adjust the control as explained on page 5. • Avoid overcrowding the refrigerator shelves.
Food Storage Tips Food Storage Tips Food Storage Chart Storage times are approximate and may vary depending on type of packaging, storage temperature, and the quality of the food when purchased.
Care and Cleaning Care and Cleaning CAUTION WARNING To avoid electrical shock which can cause severe personal injury or death, disconnect power to refrigerator before cleaning. After cleaning, connect power. To avoid personal injury or property damage, observe the following: • Read and follow manufacturer’s directions for all cleaning products. • Do not place bins, shelves, or accessories in dishwasher. Cracking or warping of accessories may result.
Care and Cleaning Care and Cleaning Energy Saving Tips (con’t) Preparing for Vacation • Be sure your doors are closing securely by leveling refrigerator as instructed in your installation instructions. • Clean condenser coils as indicated in the cleaning instructions every three months. This will increase energy efficiency and cooling performance.
Care and Cleaning Operating Sounds Upon Your Return Improvements in refrigeration design may produce sounds in your new refrigerator that are different or were not present in an older model. These improvements were made to create a refrigerator that is better at preserving food, is more energy efficient, and is quieter overall. Because new refrigerators run quieter, sounds may be detected that were present in older refrigerators, but were masked by higher sound levels. Many of these sounds are normal.
Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Problem Possible Cause What To Do Normal operation Wait 40 minutes to see if compressor restarts. Food temperature is too warm Control settings are too low. See p 5 to properly adjust controls. Refrigerator has an odor Reduce time door is open. Organize food items efficiently to assure door is open for shortest time. Clean according to p. 25. Refrigerator is not plugged in. Control is not on Fuse is blown, or circuit breaker needs to be reset.
Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Problem Possible Cause What To Do Refrigerator runs too frequently Condenser coils are dirty Controls need to be adjusted. Door is not closing properly. Clean coils. See p. 24. See p. 5 to adjust controls. Check for internal obstructions that are keeping door from closing properly. Refrigerator is not level. See installation instructions for details on how to level your refrigerator. Check gaskets for proper seal, clean if necessary. See p. 26.
Warranty Service Information If service is required after checking the troubleshooting guide: 1. Call your dealer or authorized service agency. The name of the authorized service agency can be obtained from the dealer or distributor in your area. 2. Have the following information readily available: Model Number Serial Number Date of Purchase Name of dealer from whom purchased 3. Clearly describe the problem that you are having.
